Job Description
Psychiatrist – General Adult + Faculty
đź“Ť Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD
đź’° $350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
Position Highlights
- $350K base salary
- $50K sign-on bonus
- Up to $50K relocation assistance
- Monday–Friday schedule (8 AM – 4 PM)
- Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry
- Dedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teaching
- Growing psychiatry residency program
- Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTO
Clinical Practice
This role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:
Inpatient & Acute Services
- 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)
- 6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization
- Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults
- Psychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workers
Outpatient Services
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
- Therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health clinicians
- Telehealth psychiatry
Patient Population
Treat adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Functional Neurologic Disorders
Care commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.
Typical Clinical Volume
- Inpatient: 6–12 patients daily
- Consult-Liaison: 4–6 patients daily
- Addiction consults: 3–4 patients daily
- Crisis Stabilization Unit: ~3 patients daily
- Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15–30 minute follow-ups
Academic & Faculty Role
Join a growing academic psychiatry department with:
- 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners
- 5 psychiatry residents per class
- Clinical supervision of residents and medical students
- Opportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participation
Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.
Schedule & Call
- Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
- At-home weekday call (at most once per week)
- Weekend call rotation ~every 6 weeks
- Resident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026
Strong Clinical Support
- 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the ED
- Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services
- Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff
- Collaborative team of psychiatrists, APPs, and trainees
About Meritus Health
Meritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system expanding behavioral health services across Maryland. The organization supports a growing academic environment with the upcoming Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, launched in 2025, and additional residency programs in development.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Financial planning resources
Why Hagerstown?
Located in **Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—**Hagerstown offers:
- Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
- Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
- A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra
